What Health Conditions Qualify for ECO4 and GBIS Grants?

The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) is a government initiative aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes across the UK. It provides funding for insulation and other energy-saving measures, helping low-income and vulnerable households to stay warm while reducing energy bills.

The ECO4 scheme is a government-funded program designed to help low-income and vulnerable households improve their home’s energy efficiency. This includes funding for insulation, heating upgrades, and other energy-saving measures.

You may qualify if you have a health condition that makes it harder to live in a cold home. Many conditions, particularly those affecting mobility, respiratory health, or immunity, are considered. A GP referral confirming your health need is typically required.

Improvements can include cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, room-in-roof insulation, boiler upgrades, or even new heating systems—all designed to make your home warmer and more energy-efficient.

You can get ONE insulation measure installed, that can include cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, room-in-roof insulation. If you are vulnerable you could also get heating contols (Thermostat, TRVs and Programmers installed) or even new heating systems—all designed to make your home warmer and more energy-efficient.

In most cases, yes. Many pensioners experience health issues that affect their mobility or overall wellbeing, making them likely candidates for GP referrals under ECO4 and GBIS grants.

Yes, asthma is considered a qualifying condition under the respiratory diseases category. If you have asthma and your GP confirms that living in a cold home worsens your symptoms or impacts your health, you could qualify for ECO4 and GBIS grants to improve your home’s energy efficiency.

Even if your condition isn’t specifically listed, you may still qualify. The key is getting a GP referral. Many health conditions, particularly those that make it harder to live comfortably in a cold home, can make you eligible for ECO4 and GBIS funding.

Yes, mental health conditions such as severe anxiety, depression, or chronic fatigue syndrome can qualify if your GP believes you fall into the umbrella conditions that make it detremental to live in a cold home.

Simply complete Energy Saving Genie’s free grant checker. We’ll guide you through the next steps and connect you with trusted installers to handle the improvements.

Yes, if a child in the household has a health condition that would benefit from a warmer home, parents or guardians can seek a GP referral on their behalf. We have helped applicants with health conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and immunosuppressive conditions to name a few.

Eligibility depends on household income, existing energy efficiency measures, and health conditions. It’s best to use the Energy Saving Genie grant checker to understand your specific circumstances and available options.

You can provide your GP with our guide for GPs information about the ECO4 and GBIS scheme as this explains how the schemes help individuals with health conditions.

If you don’t have a health condition, you can still qualify for ECO4 and GBIS grants through other routes. These include meeting income requirements, claiming certain benefits, or being identified as vulnerable (e.g., elderly, young children in the home, or other qualifying factors). If none of these apply, the GBIS scheme also has a general group for households that may still be eligible based on their property’s energy efficiency.

Applying for ECO4 and GBIS grants is easy with Energy Saving Genie’s free grant checker. This quick tool assesses your eligibility based on health, income, or vulnerability criteria. Afterward, we’ll connect you with trusted installers who work directly with major obligated energy suppliers, ensuring you receive the funding and improvements you need.